6 Perceptions of Barriers/Benefits Benefits to completing a BSN Raising potential was the main theme. Personal reasons were personal satisfaction, improved self image, feelings of achievement and success, expanded and expanded knowledge base. Professional reasons were raised level of professionalism, career advancement, job mobility, increase salary, more job opportunities and increased skill. Some respondents did not feel it was a benefit to have a BSN.

7 Perceptions of Barriers/Benefits Barriers Major theme identified was competing priorities. Multiple l role demands d and limited resources were the two major barriers cited. Demands of managing families and work were part of those barriers. Time, money, work, family and advancing age also noted.

8 Perceptions of Barriers/Benefits Academia Simplify the process for enrollment Practical courses with flexibility and accessibility Employers and facilitation ti of enrollment Make it worthwhile to return to school. Recognition of education value and rewarding efforts. Support of time off, tuition reimbursement and professional rewards Delaney & Piscopo, 2004

10 21 st Century Barriers and Incentives Incentives Being at right time in life Working with options Achieving a personal goal BSN provides credible professional identity Encouragement from contemporaries User-friendly RN-BSN programs

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